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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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